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Morse Mountain — Summits 39.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 868574
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stratford quadrangle, the summit known as Morse Mountain sits 39.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Morse Mountain as a summit on the Stratford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868574. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Morse Mountain sits at 44.62534° N, 71.52490° W (DMS 44°37′31″ N, 71°31′30″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Morse Mountain itself. The ones closest to Morse Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Mountain | Stark | — | 2.3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Stratford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bag Hill | Percy Peaks | — | 2.8 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 3.6 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 4.5 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 4.9 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 4.9 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 5.1 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 5.1 mi |
| Beech Hill | Groveton | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Morse Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.8 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 6.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 39.3 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Morse Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 67 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.625°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Morse Mountain track the nearby Potter Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Morse Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Morse Mountain located?
Morse Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Morse Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Morse Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Morse Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868574 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Morse Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34880124.